The First Ottoman Lounge & Restaurant

Dumitru ION★★★★★

Beautiful place! We had lunch here. Very tasty food, very friendly staff. I notice Enes, a jovial guy, good English speaker. An impressive show with the preparation of a traditional dish. I recommend it with pleasure !

Ibrahim Hussein★★★★

I stayed at the suites of the First Ottoman suites. So it was obvious to try their restaurant. The restaurant looked very nice and the atmosphere is excellent. There were life musicians, at least in the weekend. The staff are attent and friendly. The food looked nice but the taste was not as expected. I ordered the special option where the cook meat and vegetables in a jar. It looked so nice and the presentation is magical, but the taste was less than expected. Even the lentils was watery.

Alice H.★★★★★

This is by far the best place to drink cocktails and have fun in Kumkapı! Super friendly staff, warm atmosphere and great music. We have not had food so cannot say anything about it but the cocktails are delicious and we had a fabulous halva for dessert. Highly recommended! Special thanks to Selim and Enes (:

Saudi & London Eats & Travel★★★★★

This is from Saudi Eats in Istanbul, with 90k+ followers across social platforms. Instagram & Tiktok: saudieats.ksa Skipping this Ottoman lounge in Istanbul? That would honestly be a miss. 🔥 @thefirstottomanlounge is the kind of spot you talk about long after the trip ends. Perfect for families, the atmosphere is lively, just good vibes all around.✨ As for the meal? The fiery chicken brings the heat in all the right ways, the grilled seabass and mezze… a spread that turns the table into a feast of ottoman touch and rooted in culture. You would need to gatekeep this spot as dinner turns in